🌱 Kathy Hochul Wins NY Democrat Primary + Public Pools Open For Summer

Good morning, New York City! The Department of Education hired a slew of new school superintendents, the city's pools are open for the summer, and Kathy Hochul handily won in the Democratic primary for Governor.

She'll face Republican Lee Zeldin in November. See Patch's full election night coverage here.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine with low humidity. High: 84 Low: 68.

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Here are the top five stories in New York City today:

1. The Department of Education has been on a school superintendent "hiring blitz" since the year started, requiring all current superintendents to reapply for their positions. It announced Thursday a series of new hires across the city. Here's what that means for families on the Upper West Side, Washington Heights, Astoria, Bed-Stuy, and Crown Heights. (New York City Patch)
2. New York lawmakers have agreed on legislation to counteract a Supreme Court ruling last week that dismantled the state's concealed weapons law. The new bill, which will be voted on Thursday, would ban guns from hospitals, schools and other sensitive locations, as well as creating a uniform permitting process. (Spectrum News NY1)
3. The City Council held a hearing on the conditions at Rikers Island on Tuesday, in which politicians questioned the ability of a newly-formed task-force to improve the safety and mental and physical wellbeing of inmates and correctional officers alike. (amNY)
4. Swimming lovers rejoice! New York City opened its outdoor public pools on Tuesday, with daily hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The pools opened despite a national lifeguard shortage, which recently prompted a raise for workers from $18.15 to $22 per hour. (New York City Patch)
5. Mayor Eric Adams said that Rudy Giuliani should be investigated for allegedly making false claims about being slapped on the back. Giuliani had claimed the slap could have 'killed' him, which Adams disputes, adding "to falsely report a crime is a crime." (New York City Patch)

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Today in New York City:

• Key to the City: FREE Financial Clinic (10 a.m.)
• Pride Celebration in The Bronx (noon)
• Flatiron Nomad Partnership Hosts Free Outdoor Fitness Class with DanceBody (6 p.m.)
• Prince Charming, You're Late (7 p.m.)

Crime and safety corner:

• A 75-year-old man in Ozone Park, Queens had his puppy stolen on Saturday by a dognapper on a scooter. Several days later the dog hasn't been returned. (New York City Patch)
• A jet skier was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near the Statue of Liberty on Saturday. (New York City Patch)
• The man accused of killing a delivery worker, Zhiwen Yan, in Forest Hills, was released on $500,000 bail while he awaits trial, much to the dismay of many Queens lawmakers. (New York City Patch)

From my notebook:

• The New York Yankees have the best odds of winning the World Series this season. The Mets aren't far behind, coming in at number 4. (amNY)
• You better beelieve it: 2,000 bees were removed by the city's beekeeper from a Times Square restaurant. (New York City Patch)
• A new section of Bushwick Inlet Park in Williamsburg opened up recently. Check out these photos. (NYC Parks via Instagram)
• The goats are officially baaaack at Riverside Park today, starting at 11 a.m. (Riverside Park Conservancy via Facebook)
• New York City Patch has a new reporter, Naeisha Rose, who will be covering everything in the Big Apple and Long Island. She joins Patch from Queens Chronicle. (New York City Patch)

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